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Part1: Cognitive Dissonance
Part1: Reading
Vocabulary:
cognitive: (adj.) related to “cognition”, the use of conscious mental processes
dissonance: (n.) a lack of harmony or agreement
committed to (a task/cause): (adj.) dedicated, devoted
put it down to experience: (phrase) to decide that instead of being upset about something bad that has happened or that you have done, you will learn from it
defensive mechanism: (n.) a reactive behavior or thought pattern that one displays when in the face of danger
pegboard: (n.) a board put up on a wall with a regular pattern of small holes for pegs, often used to organize tools like screwdrivers and wrenches
Part2: Video
Vocabulary:
identify with: (v.) relate to; perceive something as an important part of one’s identity or similar to it
advocate (for …): (n.) a supporter of an idea or cause
uneasiness: (n.) a feeling of discomfort
rationalize: (v.) attempt to explain or justify something, especially when it’s a wrongdoing of some sort
dump: (v.) dispose of rubbish in a careless or hurried way
toxic waste: (n.) substances or garbage that are toxic for humans or nature
skew: (v.) make biased or distort in a way that fits a specific stance or opinion.
